Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Sands, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Memphis, TN
- NPI 1831170448
- Accepts Medicare
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1265 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 381043415
(901) 516-1489
fax (901) 516-1487 - Mailing address
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1211 Union Ave Ste 330
Memphis, TN 381046655
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 30, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #27871
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831170448. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,496
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$137,898
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 629 | 450 | $91 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 234 | 234 | $119 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 187 | 64 | $111 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 170 | 154 | $62 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 87 | 34 | $74 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 65 | 63 | $105 | |
71046 |
X-ray of chest, 2 views | 44 | 42 | $11 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 43 | 42 | $159 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 21 | 21 | $48 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 16 | 16 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Memphis Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 132. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 1 | $24.27 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,359
Patients
1,230
Total drug cost
$48,068
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 479 | 177 | $5,802 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 397 | 144 | $4,105 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 296 | 112 | $4,276 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 239 | 85 | $3,199 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 233 | 91 | $4,404 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 232 | 89 | $4,002 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 215 | 77 | $4,924 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 199 | 67 | $1,985 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 191 | 70 | $1,819 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 173 | 62 | $2,326 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Sands's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Sands practices Hospitalist Physician in Memphis, TN.
Where does Dr. Christopher Sands practice?
Dr. Christopher Sands practices at 1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 381043415. Office phone: 9015161489.
What is Dr. Christopher Sands's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Sands's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831170448, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Sands accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Sands accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Sands commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.